2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · KP71 AEM
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 37,733 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP71 AEM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2024
- 37,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KP71 AEM MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla (KP71 AEM) between October 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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